Asians in America: Top ethnic model

Originally posted by JacopeX
Why hell would you force them to do as you please. If they are not interested, then ignore them. Period.

Exactly, if they are introverted, I let them be, if they are not, I will talk and smile with them and they do the same. Introvert means they aren't into socializing.

Originally posted by Czarina_Czarina
Exactly, if they are introverted, I let them be, if they are not, I will talk and smile with them and they do the same. Introvert means they aren't into socializing.

What if they just don't want to talk to you, because they think you seem like a jebend? Would you still pester them until they did?

Originally posted by Czarina_Czarina
JacopeX, I am part Hispanic, don't believe that Hitler talk, if I supported Herr Hitler, I would say so, and I don't support him, so there you go.

Originally posted by debbiejo
I don't know where you live but here we have many ethnic groups. They're cordially friendly, generally but not all cases they hang out in their own ethnic groups for some reason. I see it all the time in many ethnic groups. I believe it could be more familiarity and a shared and a culture that is understood. But then it also depends on what generation you're talking about too.

Uhm, I see people as extroverts, introverts, etc. If I see a white guy, I will think, is he introverted or extroverted, same if I saw someone who is Asian or Hispanic. The only problem I found with race labeling is once a person thinks you are part of our "xyz" then they may invade space easier and that can be annoying, I may smile at people and am socially friendly, but by no way interested in my space invaded or invading the space of others....the flip side is when people have the "xyz" label and they keep that hoovered in their heads until they get to know you, if that ever get over "xyz". I'm an extrovert at times, throughout elementary and high, I was the one who welcomed the new people, always making them feel comfortable and welcomed. That's my personality.

Originally posted by JacopeX
Im glad I hear it from you besides from Scheter......He accuses everyone of anything. Trust me...🙄

Yup.

You said that sometimes I am wrong, I would have to agree with you, as I am still learning. What do you think of the way that I am thinking that could be wrong, esp. regarding this topic?

Originally posted by Czarina_Czarina
Yup.

You said that sometimes I am wrong, I would have to agree with you, as I am still learning. What do you think of the way that I am thinking that could be wrong, esp. regarding this topic?

Originally posted by Czarina_Czarina
Uhm, I see people as extroverts, introverts, etc. If I see a white guy, I will think, is he introverted or extroverted, same if I saw someone who is Asian or Hispanic. The only problem I found with race labeling is once a person thinks you are "xyz" then they will invade your space easier and that can be annoying, I may smile at people and am socially friendly, but by no way interested in my space invaded or invading the space of others....the flip side is when people have the "xyz" label and they keep that hoovered in their heads until they get to know you, if that ever get over "xyz". I'm an extrovert at times, throughout elementary and high, I was the one who welcomed the new people, always making them feel comfortable and welcomed. That's my personality.

lol

??......You're weird.

I always say "hi" though... ✅

*throws raw meat*

Originally posted by debbiejo
I understand that. I'm an extrovert also, but since there are so many ethnic groups here that would not react in the same manner as others a person needs to understand where they are coming from and usually it's their heritage, belief system, and social ethics that differ from people to people. To respect that is to respect them as a person. That's all I'm saying.

Me too. I had Asians smile at me, so I smile back, and if I smile at them, I assume they will take the smile and do with it what they will. Most of the time, they smile back. It's really the older ones that aren't that friendly, but even then, I have looked Asian men in the eyes and thinking (he's going to ignore me) and he has a big smile on his face and nods. I am like, wow, that's so sweet!!! I had a couple of them do a peace bow with their hands in prayer position, and I do the same thing right back to them (my mom, who is died, God rest her soul), she is Asian+her dad was mixed BlackGERMAN, but I look mostly black, so I don't think I look part Asian at all, so I don't think they "see" Asian in me, it's just some are a lot more friendlier then the stereotype.

Dear oh dear

Originally posted by debbiejo
??......You're weird.

I always say "hi" though... ✅

*throws raw meat*

i prefer raw fish

I have looked Asian men in the eyes

i prefer raw fish

Originally posted by Schecter
i prefer raw fish

Don't get them started on sushi...

Originally posted by debbiejo
You're kind of a tramp aren't ya?

Nope. I look every person in their eyes, it's the only way to tell if a person is true or not, in some cultures it's not good (my grandma on my dad's side is Hispanic, and not sure if this is with all Hispanics, but she never liked people to look her in the eyes, esp. people who are younger then her, that's her culture). Of course, if all of the sudden things change for me, I'll know it's from an evil demon on this message board.

I have never had an Asian man think I am being sassy by looking him in the eyes. I look white men in the eyes, I usually smile and go about my way, usually they smile back, sometimes they don't, depends on the personality of the person, but most of the time, they are friendly, but I don't force my friendliness on them or anybody, it's just a Southern culture (I know, I was raised with SO MANY different cultures it's amazing), I tend to carry a lot of southern social culture (but not the speech or food, I don't sound sothern (i misspelled that on purpose)).

I'm only kidding.......... 😂

Originally posted by Czarina_Czarina

I know that Japan has a pretty high suicide rate, so they aren't taught to handle stress and depression very well, and this is something that "depression is a sign of weakness". So, culturally there are awesome things about Asians, but the "counseling" aspect is considered shameful.

I knew this would come up as I read through the topic. Guess you never seen the study that kinda goes into it. I do not have a link but I will paraphrase it. It is actually pretty logical:

American kids feel like they will do "pretty well" on test but when they get the scores back they are "pretty low."

Japanese kids feel they will perform "pretty low" on tests but when they receive test scores back they are "pretty well."

The point here has nothing to do with racial, but national standards.

American teachers are often told to encourage children and say that just doing "ok" is fine as long as the child's self esteem is not affected. It is about effort and encouragement, not necessarily results. This results in people who often settle for less than their best and they will feel ok with themselves while giving a half ass effort.

Japanese teachers are often very, very strict on the kids and they stress the hell out. They may be smart as hell but they feel like a B grade is putting you below the high standards. Of course there are other varying factors in why the kids are so high strung (for example the suicide rates) but this does play a part in it. They will be smart but they will be unstable if they can't beat the Average Joe of Japan.

But these are Japanese Americans, not the Japanese being taught in Japan. This is about Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans...we all know they do very well in their own culture, but they also do very well then any other minority here in the USA, and they do better then other ethnic whites. IF this is genetic, we might be able to find a cure for ADD, autism, dementia...they may have something that can help IF it's genetic! If it's culturally, I wonder what happens to the ones who aren't labeled as "ADD, autistic, etc." I know that both dementia and alzheimer's is higher in the USA then in Europe, maybe it's food related (imo, some studies show this, that's where I am more persuaded in that opinion that it's related to our food, as it seems to attack mostly whites, and so, the only difference b/t European whites and American whites seems to be food (outside of some Asiatic mixtures). So, I would like to know if Japan has a problem with Autism, ADD, dementia, and Alzheimer's. In doing research on medicinal herbs, a lot of it comes from India and branches off into China and Japan, but even with Buddhism, it comes from India first. The good spices that our Western culture once fought for, is what they use to combat some mental issues and to help heighten alertness, concentration, and circulation...the deep breathing exercises that is stressed in Yoga (which is Indian more so then Chinese or Japanese), is helpful to get oxygen into the brains.

It's just ironic, when talking about Asia, people forget about India, and they are very smart and good at math and excel very well in technology.

It is not genetic. Just stop there

It would be interesting to find the statics of different ethnic groups that have ADD, autism and dementia. Can you research it and get back with us? I think that would be telling if it was genetics or diet compared to the American diet. Or if there is no difference at all.